The Special Needs Shelter Interagency Committee Meeting is being hosted by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Preparedness and Response, to identify and resolve challenges related to special needs shelters that are not currently addressed ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

64-3.010Definitions

64-3.020Eligibility Criteria for Special Needs Shelters

64-3.030Guidelines for Special Needs Shelter Staffing Levels

64-3.040Definition of Special Needs Shelter Supplies and Equipment

64-3.050Special Needs Shelter Registration

64-3.060Addressing the Needs of Families

64-3.070Pre-event Planning Activities

64-3.080Service Reimbursement

The Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Preparedness and Response announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon

PLACE: 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Conference Room 301, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Special Needs Shelter Interagency Committee Meeting is being hosted by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Preparedness and Response, to identify and resolve challenges related to special needs shelters that are not currently addressed in the state comprehensive plan, relating to Rules 64-3.010, .020, .030, .040, .050, .060, .070, .080, F.A.C. The meeting shall also serve as a forum to develop policies and procedures which support sheltering best practices throughout the state. The continuation of the committee work assures the best quality service to clients with special medical needs and Florida’s vulnerable population.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Michele Sheffield, [phone], ext. 3226 or by email: [e-mail].

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Michele Sheffield, [phone], ext. 3226 or by email: [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).